Orange is a well-loved city, and has been featured in various films throughout the years. But what is it about Orange that’s really appealing?

A few local residents weigh in:

"I gravitate to this area. I don't know why. It's like home almost. It's very laid-back, very safe – not like Santa Ana, where I don't go out after dark. I like the whole thing. (The library) is very open. It's very friendly. There's all kinds of volunteers. Nobody bothers you."

– Steve Colbert, 55, Santa Ana

"It's the sense of community. It's the old stuff and the new stuff. Yeah, I love being here. It just feels like a small town. I love the restaurants."

– Helen Parra, 58, Orange, employee at aerospace company

"Mainly it's because the city of Orange has a lot more plants and trees around. It's a lot more nature-like than most cities. If you go to Tustin, it doesn't have that much (plants). Especially in Los Angeles, there's hardly any trees or nature actually growing. It feels like society still hasn't gone to the extreme point where there is only pure technology."

– Stephany Salazar, 11, Orange

"L'Arche brought me here, so it's the reason I'm here. As a person who has lived in a number of different parts of the country, I really appreciate Orange maintaining the historical nature of their community and investing in that. It's beautiful. It really makes us feel like a community."

– Robin Thompson, 51, Orange, house leader at L'Arche Wavecrest

"I think the city of Orange is very clean, and it's a very peaceful city. You can feel the peace in the city. Those are the things that stand out to me – that it's clean and it's peaceful."

Orange has a lot of history behind it. Here are a few historical sites every local should check out.

Watson Drugs & Soda Fountain: Established in 1899, it is the oldest drugstore in Orange County and the oldest ongoing business in Orange. It's at 116 E. Chapman Ave.

Pitcher Park: Pitcher Park was formerly the home of Henry and Grace Pitcher beginning in 1912; now, it is home to the Honey House and Orange Fire Museum. The park is at 204 S. Cambridge, and is open daily from 9 a.m. to sunset.

Woman's Club of Orange: A Mediterranean revival building built in 1924. The club was formed in 1915. The venue currently hosts weddings, banquets and other special events. It's at 121 S. Center St.; for more information, visit orangewc.com.

The Exchange Fine Arts Gallery: Formerly the Sunkist Orange County Fruit Exchange Building, the structure was reopened as the gallery in 1997 and is at 195 S. Glassell St.

The Orange Circle, located at Glassell Street and Chapman Avenue, has been featured in various movies and is at the center of Old Towne Orange. FILE PHOTO:, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anyone who has visited Old Towne Orange has noticed the vast array of antique shops and restaurants, which are two things residents of Orange usually tout. FILE PHOTO:, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The Sunkist Orange County Fruit Exchange building, which is now the Exchange Fine Arts Gallery, was built in 1922. FILE PHOTO:, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Harden Walker Jr., 62, Santa Ana, worship pastor at Garden Grove Church of God NURAN ALTEIR, FOR THE REGISTER
Helen Parra, 58, Orange, employee at aerospace company NURAN ALTEIR, FOR THE REGISTER
Robin Thompson, 51, Orange, house leader at L'Arche Wavecrest NURAN ALTEIR, FOR THE REGISTER
Stephany Salazar, 11, Orange NURAN ALTEIR, FOR THE REGISTER
Steve Colbert, 55, Santa Ana NURAN ALTEIR, FOR THE REGISTER

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